Beauty · By Priya AnandThe Quiet Glow: Minimalism Returns to the Makeup Counter
After years of contouring, baking, and high-gloss finishes, the makeup counter is whispering again. The quiet glow is a return to skin that looks like skin — tinted balms, sheer pigments, and cream formulas that move with the face. It is inclusive by default, because it does not ask anyone to hide. Our editors tested the trend across six skin tones and climates.

